October 10, 2022 My Miracle of Healing by the Prayers of Saint Sergius of Radonezh It happened to me in August 2006. I was on holiday at my summerhouse near Sergiev Posad, working on my novel “Last Link.” Unexpectedly,…
October 9, 2022 Saving the Honourable Head of Saint Sergius of Radonezh – a 20th Century Adventure The relics of saints are evocations of eternal life for believers and mysteries for scientists. Christians have collected them, often at risk to their…
October 4, 2022 The Church Condemns Usury. Is It a Sin, Then, to Own a Bank Deposit? Usury is a sin in the eyes of the church and also in the teachings of the Holy Scripture. The Bible condemns usury clearly…
September 28, 2022 Orthodox Clergy Club, Your Connection to Kindred Spirits We are pleased to announce a new online project – the Orthodox Clergy Club. It is an online hub where Orthodox clergy, monastics and…
September 27, 2022 Curious Facts about the Cross What Does the Image of a Cross with Branches Mean? At church, we can often see the image of the Cross of the Lord…
September 27, 2022 The Holy Cross, the Foundation and Centrepiece of God’s Truth Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. (Matthew 24:5) The church tradition tells us about a…
September 23, 2022 Marrying with Wisdom: Insights from the Holy Fathers Many have written extensively about marriage and family and offered some excellent advice. My aim is more modest. I will review some relevant thoughts…
September 20, 2022 Mary’s First and Final Sermon It is the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos. As we commemorate it at Church, let us recall her only sermon brought to…
September 16, 2022 What Do We Call a Waste of Time, and Why Is It a Sin? We all recognise the value of time, but do not always spend it wisely. We often squander it on futile pursuits. Do activities like…
September 13, 2022 Why Does the Church Celebrate the New Year on September 14? The “canon” of celebrating New Year’s Eve on January 1 has firmly rooted itself in our minds. However, this is just one of…
September 11, 2022 Why Does Saint John the Baptist Appear in Icons with Two Heads and a Pair of Wings? In icons, Saint John the Baptist often appears with wings behind his back and his severed head in his hands. What is the meaning…
September 9, 2022 Advice to Christian Spouses: Bear Each Others’ Burdens and Watch Out for the Baobabs! What should love in Christ mean for the spouses in a Christian marriage? How can we rise to it? Alexander Tkachenko, a psychologist and…
